I’ll give you a moment to process the sheer brilliance of that casting before continuing…

Sue referenced her adventurous parents in an episode of the Fox phenom last season. Details of Mama Sylvester’s arrival are being kept under wraps, but I’m told Sue’s father will not be accompanying her.

The six-time Emmy-winning Burnett has made only a handful of TV appearances in recent years, most notably playing Bree’s evil stepmother on Desperate Housewives in 2006 and a Rockette-turned-strip-club owner on Law & Order: SVU (for which she was nominated for an Emmy) in 2009.

Burnett’s episode is slated to air in October or November.

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PERFECT!!! Can.Not.Wait. LOVE Carol Burnett!!! I was just talking about Carol B the other day, referring to all the Betty White fever…wondering what about the love for Carol Burnett?? She is waaay funnier. (even though I love ms.white)

To the casting peeps over at Glee all I can say is…’They never miss!’ – Carol Burnett as Miss Hannigan in Annie.

Between Glee & Chuck…I think the competition for best guest casting is heating up! Now if the Chuck casting director can get Betty White as Casey’s Mother, they could pull ahead in the race. Good show ladies & gents…good show!